Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Career Path
The Manufacturing Industry is a great place to work if you’re interested in well-paying jobs in a hands-on environment.
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Advanced Manufacturing Industry – Earn Up
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Industry News and Updates
Thomas Foods starting first phase to convert former Tyson plant
Thomas Foods starting first phase to convert former Tyson plant (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- The city issued a construction permit Jan. 8 to The Haskell Co. for the first phase to convert the former Tyson Foods Inc. plant in Northwest Jacksonville...
Anheuser-Busch invests $30M in Jacksonville brewery to boost Michelob ULTRA production
Anheuser-Busch invests $30M in Jacksonville brewery to boost Michelob ULTRA production (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Following a new labor agreement in 2024 and a $10 million investment at the end of 2024, Anheuser-Busch announced...
Swisher CEO describes shifting consumer interest prompting Jax expansion
Swisher CEO describes shifting consumer interest prompting Jax expansion (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Unveiled as the manufacturer receiving millions in city incentives for an expansion in Jacksonville’s Phoenix neighborhood, Swisher has big...
University of North Florida’s UNF manufacturers survey points to better 2026 outlook
University of North Florida’s UNF manufacturers survey points to better 2026 outlook (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Daily Record) -- A monthly survey of Northeast Florida manufacturers by the University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project showed some...
Jacksonville’s Nivel Parts acquires battery maker to fuel electric golf cart expansion
Jacksonville's Nivel Parts acquires battery maker to fuel electric golf cart expansion (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- The shift to electric for golf karts is surging, and Jacksonville company Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co. LLC is poised to...
Jacksonville’s MFG Merch doubles workforce, triples warehouse space amid tariff-driven demand
Jacksonville's MFG Merch doubles workforce, triples warehouse space amid tariff-driven demand (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) -- Tariffs have led many businesses to adjust, to slow down or to cease altogether. But for one local merchandise...
Meet Roben Faircloth the Manufacturing Industry Manager at CareerSource Northeast Florida since 2017.
Before joining CareerSource, she served as the Program Manager for the Florida TRADE Grant at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she played a pivotal role in preparing students for careers in manufacturing and helping current industry employees enhance their skills.
Roben is an active member of the First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA), where she has held leadership roles as both chair and co-chair of the Workforce Committee during her nine-year tenure. She also serves on advisory boards for several educational institutions, including Florida State College at Jacksonville, St. John’s River State College, Frank H. Peterson High School, and St. Augustine High School, among others.
In her current role, Roben assists employers in upskilling their workforce by helping to offset the costs of qualified training through CareerSource NEFL’s Customized Training Program. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing or looking to develop the skills of your current workforce,
Roben is here to help.
Contact Roben for information on how your business can benefit from a partnership with CareerSource NEFL.
Interested in an Advanced Manufacturing career and need more information?
Contact Roben at rfaircloth@careersourcenefl.com